General Chemistry I, CHEM F105X 4 Credits Spring 2021 1 General Information Instructor: Dr. Tom Green Office Location: Reichardt 174 or Home Email: [email protected]Office Hours: TBA, by Zoom. Telephone: (907) 474-1559 office (907) 452-6370 Home 907-744-2726 Cell *Course Type: Lecture: asynchronous Laboratory: In Person **Course Location: Online Lecture Laboratory – see separate syllabus Meeting Time: Optional Monday, Friday Recitations via Zoom 11:45-12:45 pm. Access link via Blackboard. Prerequisites Placement in WRTG F111X; placement in MATH F151X; or a B- or better in CHEM F103X Co-requisites Co-requisite: CHEM F105L. Students must be enrolled in both CHEM F105X and CHEM F105L to receive full credit. Course description CHEM F105X-F106X, together, constitute the standard one-year engineering and science-major general chemistry course with laboratory. Major subjects include measurements, calculations, atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, an introduction to organic chemistry, chemical reactions and related energy changes. In-depth Course description Chemistry is sometimes called the Central Science. The reason for this is that chemistry extends into many scientific disciplines. In order to be proficient in any science, some basic knowledge of chemistry is required. General Chemistry I begins with a discussion of the building blocks of molecules and substances with a focus on atoms in the Periodic Table. We will then move into chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, reaction chemistry, thermochemistry and finally the behavior of gases. My vision is that you will build on what you learn as we move through these topics.
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General Chemistry I, CHEM F105X 4 Credits
Spring 2021
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General Information
Instructor: Dr. Tom Green Office Location: Reichardt 174 or Home
Telephone: (907) 474-1559 office (907) 452-6370 Home 907-744-2726 Cell
*Course Type: Lecture: asynchronous Laboratory: In Person
**Course Location: Online Lecture Laboratory – see separate syllabus
Meeting Time: Optional Monday, Friday Recitations via Zoom 11:45-12:45 pm. Access link via Blackboard.
Prerequisites
Placement in WRTG F111X; placement in MATH F151X; or a B- or better in CHEM F103X
Co-requisites
Co-requisite: CHEM F105L. Students must be enrolled in both CHEM F105X and CHEM F105L to receive full
credit.
Course description
CHEM F105X-F106X, together, constitute the standard one-year engineering and science-major general
chemistry course with laboratory. Major subjects include measurements, calculations, atomic and molecular
structure, gas laws, stoichiometry, an introduction to organic chemistry, chemical reactions and related energy
changes.
In-depth Course description
Chemistry is sometimes called the Central Science. The reason for this is that chemistry extends into many
scientific disciplines. In order to be proficient in any science, some basic knowledge of chemistry is required.
General Chemistry I begins with a discussion of the building blocks of molecules and substances with a focus
on atoms in the Periodic Table. We will then move into chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, reaction
chemistry, thermochemistry and finally the behavior of gases. My vision is that you will build on what you
learn as we move through these topics.
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Course Readings/Materials
The following materials are required for the course and can be purchased in the UAF bookstore or elsewhere:
1. Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach , 3rd edition, Gilbert et al.
Complete Book - ISBN: 978-0-393-67402-6 (Hardcover), 978-0-393-69744-5 (ebook).
2. Norton Smartwork 5 access for Chemistry: an atoms-focused approach, 2nd Ed.
3. Experiments in General Chemistry 105X: A Laboratory Manual (free! Handouts can be printed from
Blackboard, updated weekly)
A University of Alaska email address is required for all communication in the class. This also provides access to
the Blackboard system for individual scores and grades.
Technology requirements
A University of Alaska email address is required for all communication in the class. This also provides access to
the Blackboard system for individual scores and grades.
Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to access online materials in Blackboard.
Students will be expected to download course material as well as upload assignments. You will be required to
scan assignments and upload using Gradescope. The lectures for this course will be posted in Blackboard in
the form of recorded videos.
Smartwork 5 Homework problems will be assigned using questions from the textbook in coordination with the
Smartwork 5 program. All students need to purchase the access code and promptly register through
Blackboard.
Students will need to scan and upload weekly Homework assignments which will consist of Practice Problems.
There are several options available for scanning which are discussed in separate document on Blackboard.
A non-programmable non-graphing scientific calculator is required for each exam. A $10 calculator will meet the needs of this course as long as it has standard arithmetic keys as well as 10x, LOG, EXP or ex, LN and xy functions.
The videos will be short, typically no more than 10-15 min, with identified topics. The video content will
correlate with the order of chapters in the textbook, covering Chapters 1-10. Students are expected to watch
all videos that are posted.
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Course Goals The primary goal is for you to be able to interpret, explain, and predict the physical and chemical properties of
substances based on their atomic and molecular structures. We also want you to understand how chemistry is
linked to other disciplines as well as your life. Another goal is to illustrate how chemistry is all around you, in
the air you breathe and the food you eat, and how understanding chemistry will help you solve problems in
this course and beyond.
The course will also focus on problem-solving. Your goal should be to develop strategies for solving chemical
problems. Your approach should be to study and know the facts, and then apply that knowledge to new
situations in chemistry.
Another goal is to realize that chemistry is an experimental science. The laboratory should illustrate and
reinforce concepts learned in the lecture.
Student Learning Outcomes Specific Learning Outcomes are defined for each chapter in the textbook. Please refer to the Blackboard course
under Course Content for listing of these Learning Outcomes.
General Learning Outcomes for the Course are:
• Demonstrate a knowledge of basic chemical concepts, such as stoichiometry, states of matter, atomic
structure, molecular structure and bonding, thermochemistry, equilibria, and kinetics.
• Demonstrate strength in quantitative chemical problem solving including mathematical skills.
• Predict the physical and chemical properties of substances, including reactions, based on their atomic,
molecular and electronic structure.
• Use the periodic table to explain the electronic and nuclear properties of elements.
• Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory skills and the analysis of data.
• Demonstrate how chemistry is linked to other scientific disciplines.
• Place the development of theories and hypotheses of chemistry in a historical context.
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Instructional Methods
Lectures: All lectures will be delivered asynchronously by Blackboard. Good internet connectivity is required.
Homework: There will be two types of Homework. Both types of HW will be due on Wednesday, 11:59 pm
AST, as indicated on the schedule below. All late Homework will be penalized 5% per day up to a week, and
then not accepted.
1. We will use the online digital platform called Smartwork 5, which accompanies the textbook. All
students need to purchase the access code and promptly register through Blackboard. Do not
register directly with the publisher, otherwise your grades will not be recorded into Blackboard.
Smartwork will typically consist of approximately 15-20 questions, and will be 20 pts each x 10 HW =
200 pts.
2. Written Homework. These problems will be downloadable on Blackboard. You will need to print out
the problem set, write your answers directly on the paper, and then scan and upload the file through
Gradescope. A separate instructional page on performing tasks using Gradescope is available on
Blackboard. Each Homework set will be 15 pts each x 10 HW = 150 pts.
Recitations: Recitations will be held weekly on Mondays and Fridays during the regularly scheduled class time
on 1-2 pm. During the recitation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, get clarification on the
lecture/notes, learn how to solve difficult homework problems. It is important to watch the videos prior and
begin homework prior to the recitation. The recitations will be by zoom and attendance is not required.
Reichardt can accommodate 40 persons at time. Additional recitations will be scheduled upon demand or
need. All recitations will be recorded and posted to Blackboard.
Exams. All exams will be delivered by Blackboard and will consist of multiple choice and short answer
problems. The student is responsible for all information from the assigned text, lecture, and homework. Any
of these sources will be used to construct exam questions. Three exams and a cumulative final exam will be
given as per the course schedule. All students are required to take the Final Exam in order to pass the
course.
Explanation of Student Effort Students are expected to spend 2-3 hours per credit hour outside of class to be successful. Thus, you should
expect to spend 8-12 hours outside of class on study for this class. Although this is typical, you may spend
more or less than this, depending on your previous experience studying chemistry.
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Course Calendar
This is a tentative schedule. Assignments and dates are subject to change. Written HW and Smartwork HW are always due on Wednesdays, 11:59 pm AST. Written HW must be submitted via Gradescope.
All Recitations will be Monday and Friday, 11:45-12:45, via Zoom, and will be recorded. Attendance is optional.
Week Dates Topic/Activities Due Dates
*all times 11:59 pm Alaska Time (AST)
Week 1 Jan 11
- Jan 17
Matter and Energy Reading: Chapter 1 Lecture: Watch Chapter 1 videos Smartwork,Chapter 1 Written Homework 1 Recitation Chapter 1
Practice Final Exam Reading: Review Selected Chapters Lecture: Review Selected videos Recitation Review
Smartwork Chapter 10 Written HW10:
Due Apr 21
Week 15 Apr 27- May 1
Final Exam: Chapters 1-10
Final Exam: due Apr 30
Evaluation Grades will be posted to blackboard, which can be accessed from the UAF homepage. Class grades may be adjusted (curved) from the following schedule only in the students’ favor.
Points Grade Range Letter Grade Points Examination 1 100 100 - 90% A 1000-900 Examination 2 100 89 - 80% B 899-800 Examination 3 100 79 - 70% C 799-700
Final Examination 100 69 - 60% D 699-600 Lab and Groupwork 250 59% or less F < 600 Written Homework 150
Smartwork 200 Total 1000
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Course Policies
Expectations on Progress In Coursework.
Students are expected to complete all online homework in timely manner. Students are expected to take all
quizzes and exams during the scheduled times. If these are not completed on time, the students is expected
to provide a legitimate excuse or explanation to the Professor in writing, preferably prior the anticipated
missed deadline, so that appropriate rearrangements can be made to make up the missed assignment.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty applies to examinations, assignments, and laboratory reports. Examples include, but are
not limited to:
• Presenting as their own the ideas or works of others without proper citation of sources;
• Utilizing devices not authorized by the faculty member;
• Using sources (including but not limited to text, images, computer code, and audio/video files) not
authorized by the faculty member;
• Providing assistance without the faculty member’s permission to another student, or receiving
assistance not authorized by the faculty member from anyone (with or without their knowledge);
• Submitting work done for academic credit in previous classes, without the knowledge and advance
permission of the current faculty member;
• Acting as a substitute or utilizing a substitute;
• Deceiving faculty members or other representatives of the university to affect a grade or to gain
admission to a program or course;
• fabricating or misrepresenting data;
• Possessing, buying, selling, obtaining, or using a copy of any material intended to be used as an
instrument of assessment in advance of its administration;
• Altering grade records of their own or another student’s work;
• Offering a monetary payment or other remuneration in exchange for a grade; or
• Violating the ethical guidelines or professional standards of a given program.
For more, see Students Rights and Responsibilities.